The Cypriot Flag
Posted in Culture on 31. Mar, 2009
Flag Description
The flag of Cyprus was officially adopted on August 16, 1960.
After gaining independence from a century of British rule, Cyprus now hoists this symbolic flag. The island is a copper shade representative of its name, Cyprus - the Greek word for copper. The crossed green olive branches symbolize the hoped for peace between the Turks and the Greeks.
National Anthem
To listen to the National Anthem of Cyprus, which is as well the same as the Greek State National Anthem, Click Here.